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One of his Merseychem work colleagues said: “He was a brilliant person. He got on with everyone. He was a brilliant guy. He did everything right. He was a great worker and was always on time.

“We are all devastated here. We send all our thoughts to his family.”

Friends have paid tribute on our World Facebook page.

Joanne Marie Randall posted: ‘I still wish this wasn’t real. Jay was the nicest, kindest and funniest man I had the honor of knowing and calling my friend. He would do anything for anyone. The village won’t be the same without you. We will never ever forget you. You will always be in our hearts.’